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Working Toward High Performance: Roles and Responsibilities
By Joseph Deringer, AIA, LEED AP
What are high performing buildings? They provide the following:
High performance for its occupants
Comfort - thermal, visual, acoustic, +
Productivity
Well-being: Air quality, outside and inside Outdoor airflow
Visual comfort
Addressing Foundation Wall Vapor Drive
By Drake A. Wauters, AIA
When reading about fearless world famous architects and the building scientists that support their projects with their active skins, advanced materials, and many innovations one would think that change comes swiftly to the design of buildings. However for most buildings this is certainly not true and to that point I would like to say a few important things about the humble basement.
Last chance to register for AIA Convention 2016
EV102 - Find Your Community in Philly and Beyond!
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Racquet Club of Philadelphia | $25 | Learn more
Come hang out with the Technical Design for Building Performance (TDBP) Knowledge Community! We invite you to connect with first time and returning attendees who share your interests at this new event. Indulge in festive cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and partake in fun activities all while reveling in the unique architectural details of the venue. *This event takes place of last year's TDBP/TAP Reception. |
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WE111 - Enclosure Design for Energy Saving from the Basics
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Pennsylvania Convention Center Room 111
Earn 3.75 LUs/HSW/GBCI/RIBA | $225 | Learn more
The true energy efficiency of a design is measured only by its energy savings. But which elements of your construction have the largest impact on this number? Learn how to make the most of your sustainable designs during this intensive session on enclosure design. Be sure to bring along challenges from your own projects for the panel discussion.
WE305 - Live Demo of Achieving a High Performance Building
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pennsylvania Convention Center Room 115C
Earn 3.75 LUs/HSW/RIBA | $225 | Learn more
Go beyond building codes and set your sights on designing a high-performance building with this interactive live demo. Using simulation programs like eQUEST and EnergyPlus, this session will demonstrate how you can achieve energy savings of 20-35% beyond code. You'll take part in several simulations and have access to the simulation input and output files.
FR103 - Building Enclosure Fundamentals and New Technologies
Friday, May 20, 2016 | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Pennsylvania Convention Center Room 115
Earn 1.00 LU/HSW/GBCI/RIBA | Learn more
Now, more than ever, architects must be keenly aware of building enclosure demands and design considerations. This session will provide a toolkit of guidelines for assemblies, details, components, and materials important in designing high-performance building enclosures. You'll leave with the resources and understanding to better integrate technologies into quality control.
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